Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar has praised Kartik Aaryan for his remarkable professionalism and unwavering commitment to his work, treating all his projects as top priority.
During the trailer launch of his upcoming production ‘Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri’, featuring Kartik, Karan expressed high admiration for the actor.
Commitment and Humility
“What really blew my mind was the level of commitment that Kartik brings to the table,” Karan stated. He appreciates Kartik’s humility regarding his contributions: “He becomes a lead actor, a supportive producer, and a collaborative assistant director; he becomes everything for the team—right from the marketing to every single department.”
A Workaholic?
Karan humorously questioned Kartik’s sleep schedule, saying, “I have never seen an actor like this. I don’t know when Kartik Aaryan sleeps. He’s a vampire because I have missed calls from him ranging from 1 am, 2 am, 3 am, 4 am, 5 am to 6 am. I’m like, ‘I actually like to sleep. I love my sleep.’ So after a point, I shut off and tune out. But I genuinely want to know when Kartik sleeps—that’s the one question I have.”
He continued, “He doesn’t sleep. He just wakes up for his cinema. He lives for his cinema. And I’ve never seen this level of commitment.”
Focus on the Journey
Karan emphasized that, regardless of a film’s outcome, both the process and professionalism are significant aspects of an acting career. “The result card is of course revealed on Friday, and we know that. But the journey and the process are as important as the result. And the result of Kartik is just mindblowing—I just can’t get over his level of contribution.”
Collaborative Spirit
Karan couldn’t stop admiring Kartik’s dedication, stating, “I have worked with a lot of actors, and everybody works very hard. But to be there, sitting quietly and collaboratively during background music, editing, every process—just sitting there and quietly giving his suggestions, and always putting the director first, always putting the film first—I am amazed.”
He added, “I don’t want to praise Kartik behind his back. I would like to praise him in front of him; he is an amazing guy. I wish him success because he truly deserves it.”
Praise for Ananya Panday
Karan also appreciated Ananya Panday, saying, “Ananya and I have done a series of work together, so I have worked with her very closely. I have also seen her literally grow up in front of me, so I feel a lot of pride in her achievements.”
About ‘Tu Meri Main Tera’
In ‘Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri’, Kartik and Ananya reunite on screen after seven years, following their 2018 movie Pati, Patni Aur Woh. The film is set for a Christmas release on December 25.